Unwrapped, Finally!

Unwrapped Finally Podcast
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For 10+ years, Michael has celebrated his cousin Lea’s birthday, Hanukkah, and Christmas by sending her Blu Rays of movies that he considers brilliant. And Lea, for 10 years, not believing that these movies were essential viewing, has stashed those movies in a box in her attic. It’s taken starting a podcast to convince Lea to finally watch these movies. Welcome to Unwrapped, Finally!

Episodes

  1. 09/01/2025

    Summer Flick: Superman, Part 2

    Join Michael, Patrick, and special guest Dr. Nkosi Anderson for a bonus discussion on Superman. Michael gets some things off his chest, the crew compare Superman to Fantastic Four: First Steps, and more. Superman: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044/Superman 4K Steelbook: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Superman-4K-Blu-ray/392106/Superman 4K: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Superman-4K-Blu-ray/378494/Have a question or comment for the Unwrapped, Finally crew? Email unwrappedfinallypodcast@gmail.comFollow Unwrapped, Finally on social media:＞X: https://x.com/UnwrappedPod＞BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/unwrappedpod.bsky.social

    42 min

  2. 08/25/2025

    Summer Flick: Superman

    It's a special Summer Flick episode! The Unwrapped, Finally! team sends Lea to see the new Superman in theaters. Special guest and Superman aficionado Dr. Nkosi Anderson joins once again to discuss James Gunn's installment of Superman. The group discusses the movie's strengths and flaws, whether the movie addresses its own questions, the difficult of making a Superman movie, whether the movie is transcendent, and more. Superman: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5950044/ Superman 4K Steelbook: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Superman-4K-Blu-ray/392106/ Superman 4K: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Superman-4K-Blu-ray/378494/ Have a question or comment for the Unwrapped, Finally crew? Email unwrappedfinallypodcast@gmail.com Follow Unwrapped, Finally on social media: >X: https://x.com/UnwrappedPod >BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/unwrappedpod.bsky.social

    1h 23m

  3. 06/16/2025

    Alien

    In the Season Finale, Lea finally unwraps Alien. Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss the context of the movie, references to other films, foolish characters, and surprises. Michael reveals his hot take on Ripley's undergarments. Alien: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0078748/ Alien 4K: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Alien-4K-Blu-ray/230308/ Have a question or comment for the Unwrapped, Finally crew? Email unwrappedfinallypodcast@gmail.com Follow Unwrapped, Finally on social media: >X: https://x.com/UnwrappedPod >BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/unwrappedpod.bsky.social

    56 min

  4. 06/02/2025 · BONUS

    Where's The Pod?

    Eugene explains why there's no podcast this week. Have a question or comment for the Unwrapped, Finally crew? Email unwrappedfinallypodcast@gmail.com Follow Unwrapped, Finally on social media: >X: https://x.com/UnwrappedPod >BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/unwrappedpod.bsky.social

    1 min

  5. 05/19/2025

    Sinners

    It's cheat day! This week, Michael sent Lea movie passes to see Sinners in theaters. The Unwrapped, Finally! Podcast Team discuss Ryan Coogler's masterpiece with special guest, Dr. Nkosi Anderson. The group discuss the power of music, storytelling, similarities to Creed, Black Panther, and Get Out, and the power themes and messages spread throughout the film. Sinners: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31193180/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Sinners 4K Steelbook: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Sinners-4K-Blu-ray/386653/ Sinners 4K: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Sinners-4K-Blu-ray/384583/ Have a question or comment for the Unwrapped, Finally crew? Email unwrappedfinallypodcast@gmail.com Follow Unwrapped, Finally on social media: >X: https://x.com/UnwrappedPod >BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/unwrappedpod.bsky.social

    1h 44m

  6. 05/05/2025

    Who Framed Roger Rabbit

    This week, Lea finally unwraps Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss why Lea never finished the movie in theaters, Zemeckis's record, Disney's pre-renaissance, the purpose of violence in movies, fighting Judge Doom's evil, and more. Who Framed Roger Rabbit: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096438/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Who Framed Roger Rabbit 4K: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Who-Framed-Roger-Rabbit-4K-Blu-ray/288676/ Have a question or comment for the Unwrapped, Finally crew? Email unwrappedfinallypodcast@gmail.com Follow Unwrapped, Finally on social media: >X: https://x.com/UnwrappedPod >BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/unwrappedpod.bsky.social

    1h 1m

  7. 04/21/2025

    Crimson Tide

    Lea finally unwraps Crimson Tide. Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss the epic faceoff between Captain Ramsey (played by Gene Hackman) and First Officer Hunter (Denzel Washington). The crew discuss the characters' choices and morality. Later, the crew discusses the Oscars. Patrick complains about how having Anora spoiled for him. The crew talk The Substance, Emilia Perez, The Apprentice, and Nickel Boys. Crimson Tide: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0112740/ Crimson Tide Blu-Ray: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Crimson-Tide-Blu-ray/15/ Have a question or comment for the Unwrapped, Finally crew? Email unwrappedfinallypodcast@gmail.com Follow Unwrapped, Finally on social media: >X: https://x.com/UnwrappedPod >BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/unwrappedpod.bsky.social

    1h 19m

  8. 04/07/2025

    The In-Laws (1979)

    This week, Lea finally unwraps Arthur Hiller's The In-Laws. Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss 1970s New York City, Manhattan eateries, favorite lines from the movie, Peter Falk's character, and the movie's general silliness. Weekly Movies: Michael catches up on Conclave, The Substance, and Anora. The In-Laws (1979): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079336/ The In-Laws (1979) Criterion: https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/The-In-Laws-Blu-ray/43388/ Have a question or comment for the Unwrapped, Finally crew? Email unwrappedfinallypodcast@gmail.com Follow Unwrapped, Finally on social media: >X: https://x.com/UnwrappedPod >BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/unwrappedpod.bsky.social

    44 min

  9. 03/24/2025

    Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope

    In this episode, Lea finally unwraps Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope. Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss why Lea never saw the film, whether the film met Lea's expectations, Lucas's world building, Han Solo's cynicism, Leia as a feminist icon, and more. Later, the group discuss movies as therapy and how, as children, Michael ruined Patrick's chances of being like Marty McFly. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076759/ Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope 4K - https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Star-Wars-Episode-IV-A-New-Hope-4K-Blu-ray/257142/ Have a question or comment for the Unwrapped, Finally crew? Email unwrappedfinallypodcast@gmail.com Follow Unwrapped, Finally on social media: >X: https://x.com/UnwrappedPod >BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/unwrappedpod.bsky.social

    1h 15m

  10. 03/10/2025

    Robocop

    In this episode, Lea finally unwraps Robocop. Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss Robocop's commentary on capitalism and revenge. Michael and Lea debate film violence. Weekly Movies: Michael talks The Cell. Lea caught up on The Brutalist. Michael complains about seeing too much of Adrien Brody. Lea watched Anora and The Girl with the Needle. Michael talks Mike Figgis's Internal Affairs, Sea of Love, and Sugarland Express. Robocop - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093870/ Robocop 4K - https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/RoboCop-4K-Blu-ray/317382/ Have a question or comment for the Unwrapped, Finally crew? Email unwrappedfinallypodcast@gmail.com Follow Unwrapped, Finally on social media: >X: https://x.com/UnwrappedPod >BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/unwrappedpod.bsky.social

    1h 19m

  11. 02/24/2025

    Midnight Run

    For over 10 years, Michael has celebrated his cousin Lea’s birthday, Hanukkah, and Christmas by sending her Blu Rays of movies that he considers brilliant. And Lea, not believing that these movies were essential viewing, has stashed those movies in a box in her attic. It’s taken starting a podcast to convince Lea to finally watch these movies. In this episode, Lea finally unwraps Midnight Run. Michael, Lea, and Patrick discuss. Weekly Movies: Lea talks about A Real Pain. Patrick calls Michael out about his latest opinion of The Faculty. Michael doesn't understand how Venom: The Last Dance came up with its story. Michael talks The Fablemans and defends Spielberg from Lea's skepticism. Midnight Run - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095631/ Midnight Run 4K - https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Midnight-Run-4K-Blu-ray/331733/ Have a question or comment for the Unwrapped, Finally crew? Email unwrappedfinallypodcast@gmail.com Follow Unwrapped, Finally on social media: >X: https://x.com/UnwrappedPod >BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/unwrappedpod.bsky.social

    1h 21m
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For 10+ years, Michael has celebrated his cousin Lea’s birthday, Hanukkah, and Christmas by sending her Blu Rays of movies that he considers brilliant. And Lea, for 10 years, not believing that these movies were essential viewing, has stashed those movies in a box in her attic. It’s taken starting a podcast to convince Lea to finally watch these movies. Welcome to Unwrapped, Finally!

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